No fatalities

25 May 2016: CESSNA A185 F — Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK, United States

On 25 May 2016, a CESSNA A185 F was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing roll on Runway 32 with a crosswind, the pilot applied full right rudder. While turning to exit, the tail swung right, causing a ground loop that collapsed the right main landing gear and substantially damaged the right wing.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the landing roll, full right rudder was applied to compensate for crosswind conditions. As the aircraft began to turn to exit the runway, the tail swung to the right, resulting in a ground loop. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing sustained substantial damage after impacting the terrain.

Weather Conditions

An automated weather observing system at the airport reported, around the time of the accident, wind from 300 degrees true at 9 knots. The landing was conducted on Runway 32.

Mechanical Status

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Ability to respond/compensate